Richard Dale "Dick" Schneider

Richard Dale "Dick" Schneider, life-time Fort Collins resident, passed away on May 8, 2014. He was born Feb. 11, 1945 to Raymond and Helen Knaus Schneider. Dick graduated from Fort Collins High School. He went on to obtain a bachelor's degree at Colorado State University and worked for the USDA Forest Service for 28 years. "To meet Dick, he was kindest, gentlest man one could ever meet." He loved kids and his family. His favorite hobbies were going to the health club and playing tennis. He loved to travel and enjoyed life. He is survived by his spouse, Harley Bailey; Mother, Helen Schneider Waag; Step-Father, Jim Waag; Sister, JoAnn Christmann; Brother- in- law, Heinz Christmann ; Son, Richard A. Schneider; Daughter, Lori Schneider; Son- in-law, Paul Speck; Stepson, Chris Bailey; Sister- in-law, Joy Schneider and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Father, Raymond Schneider and his brother, Kenneth Schneider. A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 East Stuart Street, Fort Collins, Colo. All are invited to a reception following the service at 11:15 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Following the reception, all are invited to attend an inurnment of ashes service at Roselawn Cemetery, 2718 East Mulberry Street, Fort Collins, Colo., at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Make- A-Wish Colorado. https://colorado.wish.org in honor of Dick Schneider. Please visit the online obituary at www.allnutt.com.